Ross Grantham's career included heading the investigation into the deaths of Christine and Amber Lundy in 2000, resulting in Mark Lundy's conviction for his wife and daughter's murder.
Retired NZ Inspector Ross Grantham received the Officer of the Order of Merit after 48 years on the force, leading landmark investigations including the Mark Lundy double murder conviction. His co-development of force-wide interviewing doctrine shows how senior leaders who invest in training transfer—not just operations—create compounding institutional value.
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Inspector Ross Grantham retired this year after nearly 48 years on the force.
The former Manawatu police area commander says he is surprised and humbled to become an Officer of the Order of Merit.
Inspector Ross Grantham, who retired this year, was awarded the honour for services to police after nearly 48 years on the force.
Early in his career Grantham was deployed on the police frontline at nearly every match during the controversial 1981 Springbok tour.
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